Monday, November 24, 2008

TLT - New Position

A new position was established today on TLT. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

24-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TLT @ 101.92
24-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec08 103.00 Call @ 1.94

Stock Investment: $10.192.00
Income Generated: $194.00
Percent Income Generated: 1.90%
Annualized Income Generated: 27.79%
Net Profit If Called: $302.00
Percent Return If Called: 2.96%
Annualized Return If Called: 43.26%
Days Held to Expiration: 25 days

PG - New Position

A new position was established today on PG. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

24-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 PG @ 63.48
24-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec08 60.00 Call @ 5.49

Stock Investment: $6,348.00
Income Generated: $549.00
Percent Income Generated: 8.65%
Annualized Income Generated: 126.27
Net Profit If Called: $201.00
Percent Return If Called: 3.17%
Annualized Return If Called: 46.23%
Days Held to Expiration: 25 days

CL - New Position

A new position was established today on CL. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

24-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 CL @ 63.62
24-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec08 60.00 Call @ 5.19

Stock Investment: $6,362.00
Income Generated: $519.00
Percent Income Generated: 8.16%
Annualized Income Generated: 119.10%
Net Profit If Called: $157.00
Percent Return If Called: 2.47%
Annualized Return If Called: 36.03%
Days Held to Expiration: 25 days

WFMI - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on WFMI:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan09 11.00 Call @ 0.27 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $8,563.00
Income Generated: $1,855.40
Percent Income Generated: 21.67%
Annualized Income Generated: 12.47%
Net Profit If Called: -$4,507.60
Percent Return If Called: -52.64%
Annualized Return If Called: -30.31%
Days Held to Expiration: 634 days

Trade History:

23-Apr-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 WFMI @ 47.19 - VICC
23-Apr-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 May07 50.00 Call @ 0.83 - Expired
21-May-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul07 45.00 Call @ 0.24 - Closed
21-Jun-07 - Buy Back and Roll Out - BTC 1 Jul07 45.00 Call @ -0.03 -
21-Jun-07 - Dollar Cost Averaging - BTO 100 WFMI @ 38.44 -
21-Jun-07 - Combined Cost Basis - $8,563.00 200 @ 42.82 -
21-Jun-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Aug07 45.00 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
24-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.18 -
20-Aug-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Sep07 50.00 Call @ 0.20 - Expired
24-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Oct07 50.00 Call @ 0.16 - Expired
22-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Dec07 50.00 Call @ 2.64 - Expired
14-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 May08 45.00 Call @ 1.45 - Closed
22-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.20 -
22-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.20 -
28-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 2 May08 45.00 Call @ -0.06 -
28-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 May08 34.00 Call @ 0.53 - Expired
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jul08 31.00 Call @ 0.54 - Expired
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Aug08 24.00 Call @ 0.89 - Expired
22-Aug-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Oct08 21.00 Call @ 0.43 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Nov08 17.00 Call @ 0.44 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan09 11.00 Call @ 0.27 -

VMC - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on VMC:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 55.00 Call @ 0.99 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $8,394.00
Income Generated: $821.00
Percent Income Generated: 9.78%
Annualized Income Generated: 16.68%
Net Profit If Called: -$2,073.00
Percent Return If Called: -24.70%
Annualized Return If Called: -42.12%
Days Held to Expiration: 214 days

Trade History:

19-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 VMC @ 83.94 -
19-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 85.00 Call @ 3.09 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.49 -
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 65.00 Call @ 0.85 - Closed
14-Aug-08 - Buy Back and Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Aug08 65.00 Call @ -4.50 -
13-Aug-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 70.00 Call @ 6.80 - Expired
10-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.49 -
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 55.00 Call @ 0.99 -

UTX - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on UTX:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 55.00 Call @ 0.79 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $7,524.00
Income Generated: $543.00
Percent Income Generated: 7.22%
Annualized Income Generated: 11.40%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,481.00
Percent Return If Called: -19.68%
Annualized Return If Called: -31.10%
Days Held to Expiration: 231 days

Trade History:

02-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 UTX @ 75.24 -
02-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 75.00 Call @ 2.37 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.32 -
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 70.00 Call @ 0.26 - Expired
22-Aug-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 70.00 Call @ 0.35 - Closed
10-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.32 -
12-Sep-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Sep08 70.00 Call @ -0.06 -
12-Sep-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 70.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 60.00 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 55.00 Call @ 0.79 -

TIP - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on TIP:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 93.00 Call @ 0.29 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $9,724.00
Income Generated: $113.00
Percent Income Generated: 1.16%
Annualized Income Generated: 4.99%
Net Profit If Called: -$311.00
Percent Return If Called: -3.20%
Annualized Return If Called: -13.73%
Days Held to Expiration: 85 days

Trade History:

23-Oct-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TIP @ 97.24 -
23-Oct-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 98.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 93.00 Call @ 0.29 -

TGT - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on TGT:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 35.00 Call @ 1.39 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,937.00
Income Generated: $1,163.90
Percent Income Generated: 19.60%
Annualized Income Generated: 18.49%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,273.10
Percent Return If Called: -21.44
Annualized Return If Called: -20.22%
Days Held to Expiration: 387 days

Trade History:

28-Nov-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TGT @ 59.37 -
28-Nov-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec07 55.00 Call @ 5.66 - Expired
07-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb07 55.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Mar08 55.00 Call @ 1.44 - Expired
10-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.14 -
25-Mar-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr08 55.00 Call @ 1.31 - Expired
23-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 55.00 Call @ 0.62 - Closed
16-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 55.00 Call @ -0.11 -
19-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 57.50 Call @ 1.21 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.14 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 50.00 Call @ 0.58 - Expired
22-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep08 50.00 Call @ 1.25 - Closed
10-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.16 -
12-Sep-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Sep08 50.00 Call @ -6.80 -
12-Sep-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct08 57.50 Call @ 2.62 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 45.00 Call @ 1.18 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 35.00 Call @ 1.39 -

SNDK - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on SNDK:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Dec08 8.00 Call @ 0.27 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $10,854.00
Income Generated: $3,988.00
Percent Income Generated: 36.74%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.44%
Net Profit If Called: -$5,266.00
Percent Return If Called: -48.52%
Annualized Return If Called: -18.26%
Days Held to Expiration: 970 days

Trade History:

24-Apr-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 SNDK @ 59.56 -
24-Apr-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul06 57.50 Call @ 7.09 - Closed
06-Jul-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Jul06 57.50 Call @ -0.16 -
06-Jul-06 - Second Stock Position - BTO 100 SNDK @ 48.98 -
06-Jul-06 - Combined Cost Basis - $10,854.00 200 @ 54.27 -
06-Jul-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Oct06 55.00 Call @ 3.39 - Expired
23-Oct-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jan07 55.00 Call @ 2.14 - Closed
19-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 2 Jan07 55.00 Call @ -0.16 -
19-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Feb07 50.00 Call @ 1.69 - Closed
06-Feb-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 2 Feb07 50.00 Call @ -0.06 -
06-Feb-07 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Apr07 45.00 Call @ 1.39 - Expired
27-Apr-07 - Interim Trade - STO 2 May07 45.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
21-May-07 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jun07 45.00 Call @ 0.98 - Closed
15-Jun-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 2 Jun07 45.00 Call @ -1.46 -
15-Jun-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Oct07 50.00 Call @ 2.60 - Expired
22-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Nov07 45.00 Call @ 1.64 - Expired
20-Nov-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Dec07 40.00 Call @ 0.67 - Expired
14-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Feb08 35.00 Call @ 0.85 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Mar08 30.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 May08 25.00 Call @ 0.74 - Expired
29-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 2 May08 25.00 Call @ -2.35 -
29-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jul08 30.00 Call @ 1.38 - Expired
24-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 20.00 Call @ 0.31 - Expired
24-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 17.50 Call @ 0.65 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Nov08 18.00 Call @ 1.16 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Dec08 8.00 Call @ 0.27 -

PLCM - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on PLCM:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 22.50 Call @ 0.39 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,164.00
Income Generated: $738.00
Percent Income Generated: 23.32%
Annualized Income Generated: 16.53%
Net Profit If Called: -$176.00
Percent Return If Called: -5.56%
Annualized Return If Called: -3.94%
Days Held to Expiration: 515 days

Trade History:

20-Aug-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 PLCM @ 31.64 -
20-Aug-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Sep07 30.00 Call @ 2.55 - Expired
24-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct07 30.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
22-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Nov07 30.00 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
20-Nov-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 30.00 Call @ 0.27 - Expired
14-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 25.00 Call @ 0.78 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 25.00 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 25.00 Call @ 0.73 - Closed
16-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 25.00 Call @ -0.06 -
19-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 30.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 25.00 Call @ 0.83 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 25.00 Call @ 0.23 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 22.50 Call @ 0.39 -

PFCB - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on PFCB:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 20.00 Call @ 0.34 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,578.00
Income Generated: $647.00
Percent Income Generated: 18.08%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.55%
Net Profit If Called: -$931.00
Percent Return If Called: -26.02%
Annualized Return If Called: -19.50%
Days Held to Expiration: 487 days

Trade History:

20-Aug-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 PFCB @ 35.78 -
20-Aug-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Sep07 35.00 Call @ 2.30 - Expired
24-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct07 35.00 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
25-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan08 35.00 Call @ 0.22 - Expired
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 30.00 Call @ 0.65 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 30.00 Call @ 0.74 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr08 35.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
24-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 35.00 Call @ 0.49 - Expired
24-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 30.00 Call @ 0.63 - Closed
12-Sep-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Sep08 30.00 Call @ -0.06 -
12-Sep-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 30.00 Call @ 0.09 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 22.50 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 22.50 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 20.00 Call @ 0.34 -

MHP - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on MHP:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 30.00 Call @ 0.87 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,527.00
Income Generated: $467.00
Percent Income Generated: 10.32%
Annualized Income Generated: 15.56%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,060.00
Percent Return If Called: -23.42%
Annualized Return If Called: -35.32%
Days Held to Expiration: 242 days

Trade History:

19-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 MHP @ 45.27 -
19-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 45.00 Call @ 1.64 - Expired
11-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.22 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 45.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
22-Aug-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep08 45.00 Call @ 0.51 - Expired
10-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.22 -
23-Sep-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Nov08 45.00 Call @ 0.79 - Closed
20-Oct-08 - Buy Back and Roll Down - BTC 1 Nov08 45.00 Call @ -0.21 - Closed
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 35.00 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 30.00 Call @ 0.87 -

MCO - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on MCO:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan09 25.00 Call @ 1.20 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $10,649.00
Income Generated: $2,140.80
Percent Income Generated: 20.10%
Annualized Income Generated: 12.92%
Net Profit If Called: -$3,508.20
Percent Return If Called: -32.94%
Annualized Return If Called: -21.17%
Days Held to Expiration: 568 days

Trade History:

28-Jun-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 MCO @ 62.41 -
28-Jun-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul07 60.00 Call @ 3.49 - Expired
25-Jul-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug07 60.00 Call @ 1.54 - Expired
20-Aug-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep07 55.00 Call @ 0.89 - Expired
10-Sep-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.08 -
24-Sep-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct07 55.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
25-Oct-07 - Second Stock Position - BTO 100 MCO @ 44.08 -
25-Oct-07 - Combined Cost Basis - $10,649.00 200 @ 53.25 -
25-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Dec07 55.00 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
10-Dec-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.08 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Feb08 40.00 Call @ 0.89 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Mar08 45.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
10-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10 -
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 May08 45.00 Call @ 0.54 - Expired
16-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 2 May08 45.00 Call @ -0.11 -
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jul08 40.00 Call @ 0.94 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10 -
30-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 40.00 Call @ 0.54 - Closed
30-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 40.00 Call @ 1.04 - Closed
15-Aug-08 - Buy Back and Roll Out - BTC 1 Aug08 40.00 Call @ -0.26 -
15-Aug-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 40.00 Call @ 2.00 - Closed
10-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10 -
12-Sep-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 2 Sep08 40.00 Call @ -0.71 -
12-Sep-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Oct08 40.00 Call @ 1.69 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Nov08 30.00 Call @ 0.56 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan09 25.00 Call @ 1.20 -

LM - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on LM:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 20.00 Call @ 0.49 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $9,109.00
Income Generated: $1,742.00
Percent Income Generated: 19.12%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.66%
Net Profit If Called: -$5,367.00
Percent Return If Called: -58.92%
Annualized Return If Called: -42.09%
Days Held to Expiration: 511 days

Trade History:

27-Jul-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 LM @ 91.09 -
27-Jul-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug07 90.00 Call @ 3.49 - Expired
20-Aug-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep07 90.00 Call @ 2.09 - Expired
24-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct07 90.00 Call @ 0.47 - Expired
15-Oct-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24 -
25-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 85.00 Call @ 2.09 - Expired
31-Dec-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24 -
07-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 80.00 Call @ 0.97 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 75.00 Call @ 0.64 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Apr08 65.00 Call @ 0.68 - Expired
07-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24 -
23-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 65.00 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 60.00 Call @ 0.82 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24 -
29-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 45.00 Call @ 1.40 - Closed
12-Sep-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Sep08 45.00 Call @ -0.40 -
12-Sep-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 45.00 Call @ 1.50 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 25.00 Call @ 1.59 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24 -
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 20.00 Call @ 0.49 -

LLY - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on LLY:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 40.00 Call @ 0.39 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,971.00
Income Generated: $382.00
Percent Income Generated: 7.68%
Annualized Income Generated: 10.83%
Net Profit If Called: -$589.00
Percent Return If Called: -11.85%
Annualized Return If Called: -16.70%
Days Held to Expiration: 259 days

Trade History:

02-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 LLY @ 49.71 -
02-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 50.00 Call @ 1.29 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.47 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 50.00 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
22-Aug-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep08 50.00 Call @ 0.32 - Expired
10-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.47 -
23-Sep-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct08 50.00 Call @ 0.40 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 40.00 Call @ 0.19 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 40.00 Call @ 0.39 -

KO - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on KO:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 50.00 Call @ 0.48 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,022.00
Income Generated: $286.00
Percent Income Generated: 5.69%
Annualized Income Generated: 24.17%
Net Profit If Called: $264.00
Percent Return If Called: 5.26%
Annualized Return If Called: 22.31%
Days Held to Expiration: 86 days

Trade History:

24-Sep-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 KO @ 50.22 -
24-Sep-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Oct08 50.00 Call @ 1.59 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 50.00 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 50.00 Call @ 0.48 -

JNJ - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on JNJ:

24-Nov-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec08 60.00 Call @ 1.90 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $6,146.00
Income Generated: $485.00
Percent Income Generated: 7.89%
Annualized Income Generated: 62.62%
Net Profit If Called: $339.00
Percent Return If Called: 5.52%
Annualized Return If Called: 43.77%
Days Held to Expiration: 46 days

Trade History:

03-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 JNJ @ 61.46 -
03-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 60.00 Call @ 2.95 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec08 60.00 Call @ 1.90 -

GE - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on GE:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 17.50 Call @ 0.29 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $2,501.00
Income Generated: $242.00
Percent Income Generated: 9.68%
Annualized Income Generated: 40.60%
Net Profit If Called: -$509.00
Percent Return If Called: -20.35%
Annualized Return If Called: -85.38%
Days Held to Expiration: 87 days

Trade History:

23-Sep-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 GE @ 25.01 -
23-Sep-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Oct08 25.00 Call @ 1.79 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 22.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 17.50 Call @ 0.29 -

FTEK - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on FTEK:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 12.50 Call @ 0.24 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $2,839.00
Income Generated: $343.00
Percent Income Generated: 12.08%
Annualized Income Generated: 7.64%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,246.00
Percent Return If Called: -43.89%
Annualized Return If Called: -27.76%
Days Held to Expiration: 577 days

Trade History:

19-Jun-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 FTEK @ 28.39 -
19-Jun-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec07 30.00 Call @ 3.29 - Expired
07-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb08 25.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 22.50 Call @ 0.44 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 22.50 Call @ 0.74 - Closed
29-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 22.50 Call @ -3.91 -
29-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 30.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 22.50 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
22-Aug-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 22.50 Call @ 0.64 - Closed
12-Sep-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Sep08 22.50 Call @ -0.16 -
12-Sep-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 22.50 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 17.50 Call @ 0.49 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan09 12.50 Call @ 0.24 -

EXP - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on EXP:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Dec08 20.00 Call @ 0.34 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $10,856.00
Income Generated: $2,603.35
Percent Income Generated: 23.98%
Annualized Income Generated: 9.02%
Net Profit If Called: -$4,252.65
Percent Return If Called: -39.17%
Annualized Return If Called: -14.74%
Days to Expiration: 970 days

Trade History:

24-Apr-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 EXP @ 70.60 -
24-Apr-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 May06 65.00 Call @ 8.29 - Expired
22-May-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct06 60.00 Call @ 2.39 -
20-Jul-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18 -
25-Jul-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan07 50.00 Call @ 2.19 - Closed
25-Jul-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Oct06 60.00 Call @ -0.21 - Closed
23-Oct-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan07 40.00 Call @ 1.34 - Closed
23-Oct-06 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 1 Jan07 50.00 Call @ -0.26 -
02-Nov-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18 -
19-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Jan07 40.00 Call @ -3.41 -
19-Dec-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul07 45.00 Call @ 4.39 - Closed
05-Jul-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan08 55.00 Call @ 3.29 - Closed
05-Jul-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Jul07 45.00 Call @ -5.41 -
20-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
24-Oct-07 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 1 Jan08 55.00 Call @ -0.16 -
24-Oct-07 - Second Stock Position - BTO 100 EXP @ 37.96 -
24-Oct-07 - Combined Cost Basis - $10,856.00 200 @ 54.28 -
24-Oct-07 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan08 45.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
05-Nov-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
21-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.20 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Feb08 35.00 Call @ 1.29 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Apr08 40.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
18-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.20 -
23-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jul08 40.00 Call @ 0.99 - Expired
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 30.00 Call @ 0.54 - Expired
23-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 30.00 Call @ 0.34 - Closed
24-Jul-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.20 -
12-Sep-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Sep08 30.00 Call @ -0.36 -
12-Sep-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 30.00 Call @ 1.09 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Nov08 20.00 Call @ 0.64 - Expired
06-Nov-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.20 -
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Dec08 20.00 Call @ 0.34 -

EMR - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on EMR:

24-Nov-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec08 35.00 Call @ 1.54 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,569.00
Income Generated: $377.00
Percent Income Generated: 10.56%
Annualized Income Generated: 87.63%
Net Profit If Called: $308.00
Percent Return If Called: 8.63%
Annualized Return If Called: 71.59%
Days Held to Expiration: 44 days

Trade History:

05-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 EMR @ 35.69 -
05-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 35.00 Call @ 1.90 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec08 35.00 Call @ 1.54 -
10-Dec-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.33 -

CNI - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on CNI:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 40.00 Call @ 0.46 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,201.00
Income Generated: $487.42
Percent Income Generated: 9.37%
Annualized Income Generated: 39.32%
Net Profit If Called: -$713.58
Percent Return If Called: -13.72%
Annualized Return If Called: -57.56%
Days Held to Expiration: 87 days

Trade History:

23-Sep-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 CNI @ 52.01 -
23-Sep-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Oct08 50.00 Call @ 3.19 - Expired
30-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.22 -
30-Sep-08 - Withholding Tax - TAX 1 CA Tax @ -0.03 -
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 45.00 Call @ 1.04 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 40.00 Call @ 0.46 -

CCL - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on CCL:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan09 22.50 Call @ 0.64 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $8,125.00
Income Generated: $783.80
Percent Income Generated: 9.65%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.59%
Net Profit If Called: -$2,841.20
Percent Return If Called: -34.97%
Annualized Return If Called: -49.28%
Days Held to Expiration: 259 days

Trade History:

02-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 CCL @ 41.36 -
02-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 42.50 Call @ 1.38 - Expired
13-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.40 -
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 35.00 Call @ 0.79 - Closed
05-Aug-08 - Buy Back and Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Aug08 35.00 Call @ -5.11 -
05-Aug-08 - Dollar Cost Averaging - BTO 100 CCL @ 39.89 -
05-Aug-08 - Combined Cost Basis - $8,125.00 200 @ 40.63 -
05-Aug-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Oct08 40.00 Call @ 3.15 - Expired
12-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.40 -
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Nov08 32.50 Call @ 0.99 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan09 22.50 Call @ 0.64 -

BJS - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on BJS:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 3 Jan09 15.00 Call @ 0.24 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $11,238.00
Income Generated: $2,985.35
Percent Income Generated: 26.56%
Annualized Income Generated: 8.92%
Net Profit If Called: -$3,762.55
Percent Return If Called: -33.39%
Annualized Return If Called: -11.21%
Days Held to Expiration: 1087 days

Trade History:

25-Jan-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 200 BJS @ 40.05 -
25-Jan-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 2 Feb06 40.00 Call @ 1.54 - Expired
21-Feb-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Apr06 40.00 Call @ 0.49 - Closed
20-Mar-06 - Buy Back - BTC 2 Apr06 40.00 Call @ -0.11 -
20-Mar-06 - Second Stock Position - BTO 100 BJS @ 32.29 -
20-Mar-06 - Combined Cost Basis - $11,238.00 300 @ 37.46 -
20-Mar-06 - Continued Trade - STO 3 Jul05 37.50 Call @ 0.94 - Expired
14-Jul-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
24-Jul-06 - Interim Trade - STO 3 Oct06 35.00 Call @ 1.19 -
13-Oct-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
23-Oct-06 - Interim Trade - STO 3 Jan07 35.00 Call @ 0.79 -
22-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 3 Jan07 35.00 Call @ -0.11 - Closed
22-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 3 Jul07 35.00 Call @ 1.66 - Closed
12-Jan-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
13-Apr-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
21-Jun-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 3 Jul07 35.00 Call @ -0.11 - Closed
21-Jun-07 - Interim Trade - STO 3 Oct07 32.50 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
13-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
12-Oct-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
30-Oct-07 - Interim Trade - STO 3 Dec07 27.50 Call @ 0.55 - Expired
11-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
14-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 3 Apr08 27.50 Call @ 0.64 - Closed
14-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 3 Apr08 27.50 Call @ -1.71 -
14-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 3 Jul08 30.00 Call @ 1.84 - Expired
15-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
15-Jul-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
23-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Aug08 35.00 Call @ 0.42 - Expired
23-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 32.50 Call @ 1.14 - Expired
22-Aug-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Oct08 32.50 Call @ 0.31 - Expired
22-Aug-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct08 30.00 Call @ 0.78 - Expired
14-Oct-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 300 Dividend @ 0.05 -
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 3 Nov08 17.50 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 3 Jan09 15.00 Call @ 0.24 -

BHP - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on BHP:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Dec08 37.50 Call @ 1.57 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $12,754.00
Income Generated: $1,775.20
Percent Income Generated: 13.92%
Annualized Income Generated: 41.30%
Net Profit If Called: -$3,478.80
Percent Return If Called: -27.28%
Annualized Return If Called: -80.94%
Days Held to Expiration: 123 days

Trade History:

18-Aug-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 BHP @ 65.11 -
18-Aug-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Sep08 65.00 Call @ 3.00 - Expired
22-Sep-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct08 65.00 Call @ 3.30 - Expired
23-Sep-08 - Second Stock Position - BTO 100 BHP @ 62.43 -
23-Sep-08 - Combined Cost Basis - $12,754.00 200 @ 63.77 -
23-Sep-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Oct08 60.00 Call @ 5.10 - Expired
25-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.82 -
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Nov08 45.00 Call @ 1.19 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Dec08 37.50 Call @ 1.57 -

BAC - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on BAC:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 17.50Call @ 0.47 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,372.00
Income Generated: $505.00
Percent Income Generated: 14.98%
Annualized Income Generated: 63.56%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,117.00
Percent Return If Called: -33.13%
Annualized Return If Called: -140.59%
Days Held to Expiration: 86

Trade History:

24-Sep-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 BAC @ 33.72 -
24-Sep-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Oct08 32.50 Call @ 3.21 - Expired
26-Sep-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.64 -
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 27.50 Call @ 0.73 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 17.50Call @ 0.47 -

AXP - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on AXP:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Dec08 25.00 Call @ 0.54 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $9,400.00
Income Generated: $1,735.20
Percent Income Generated: 18.46%
Annualized Income Generated: 17.41%
Net Profit If Called: -$2,664.80
Percent Return If Called: -28.35%
Annualized Return If Called: -26.74%
Days Held to Expiration: 387 days

Trade History:

28-Nov-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 AXP @ 56.74 -
28-Nov-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec07 55.00 Call @ 3.21 - Expired
07-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb08 55.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
08-Feb-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18 -
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Apr08 50.00 Call @ 0.89 - Expired
25-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 50.00 Call @ 0.30 - Expired
09-May-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18 -
19-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 50.00 Call @ 2.65 - Expired
23-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 42.50 Call @ 0.60 - Expired
08-Aug-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18 -
22-Aug-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 42.50 Call @ 0.28 - Closed
12-Sep-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Sep08 42.50 Call @ -0.16 -
12-Sep-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 42.50 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
23-Sep-08 - Second Stock Position - BTO 100 AXP @ 37.26 -
23-Sep-08 - Combined Cost Basis - $9,400.00 200 @ 47.00 -
23-Sep-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Oct08 35.00 Call @ 3.67 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Nov08 27.50 Call @ 1.22 - Expired
10-Nov-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.18 -
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Dec08 25.00 Call @ 0.54 -

ADP - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on ADP:

24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 40.00 Call @ 0.46 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,308.00
Income Generated: $305.00
Percent Income Generated: 7.08%
Annualized Income Generated: 29.70%
Net Profit If Called: -$3.00
Percent Return If Called: -0.07%
Annualized Return If Called: -0.29%
Days Held to Expiration: 87 days

Trade History:

23-Sep-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 ADP @ 43.08 -
23-Sep-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Oct08 42.50 Call @ 1.75 - Expired
20-Oct-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 37.50 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
24-Nov-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec08 40.00 Call @ 0.46 -

Sunday, November 23, 2008

TLT - Closed

The TLT Nov08 95 Call was exercised on Fri and the stock was called away for
a profit. The following is the trade history and returns, including IB
commissions.

Covered Call Results

Stock Investment: $9,524.00
Income Generated: $103.82
Net Profit: $79.82
Percent Return: 0.84%
Annualized Return: 43.70%
Duration of Trade: 7 days

Trade History:

14-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TLT @ 95.24 -
14-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 95.00 Call @ 1.04 - Exercised
21-Nov-08 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Dec08 95.00 Call @ 95.00 -

PG - Closed

The PG Nov08 62.50 Call was exercised on Fri and the stock was called away for
a profit. The following is the trade history and returns, including IB
commissions.

Covered Call Results

Stock Investment: $6,466.00
Income Generated: $359.00
Net Profit: $143.00
Percent Return: 2.21%
Annualized Return: 44.85%
Duration of Trade: 18 days

Trade History:

03-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 PG @ 64.66 -
03-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 62.50 Call @ 3.59 - Exercised
21-Nov-08 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Nov08 62.50 Call @ 62.50 -

CL - Closed

The CL Nov08 60.00 Call was exercised on Fri and the stock was called away for
a profit. The following is the trade history and returns, including IB
commissions.

Covered Call Results

Stock Investment: $6,398.00
Income Generated: $519.00
Net Profit: $121.00
Percent Return: 1.89%
Annualized Return: 38.35%
Duration of Trade: 18 days

Trade History:

03-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 CL @ 63.98 -
03-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 60.00 Call @ 5.19 - Exercised
21-Nov-08 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Nov08 60.00 Call @ 60.00 -

Friday, November 14, 2008

TLT - New Position

A new position was established today on TLT.

Since TIP was called away this week I was going to establish a new TIP position but there was no bid for the Nov or Dec 96 call. So I decided to establish a position on TLT instead, which has more option liquidity. So the fixed income portion of my covered call portfolio will now consist of both TIP & TLT.

I decided on an ITM call for Nov since there's only 7 days left until expiration. Ex-dividend date isn't until the first week of Dec, so after Nov expiration, if TLT is called away, I still have time to establish a Dec covered call and still receive the dividend.

The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

14-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TLT @ 95.24
14-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 95.00 Call @ 1.04

Stock Investment: $9,524.00
Income Generated: $104.00
Percent Income Generated: 1.09%
Annualized Income Generated: 56.94%
Net Profit If Called: $80.00
Percent Return If Called: 0.84%
Annualized Return If Called: 43.80%
Days Held to Expiration: 7 days

Thursday, November 13, 2008

TIP - Closed

The second TIP position was assigned on Wed 11/12/08 and called away for a profit. I'll establish a new position either tomorrow or next week.

The following is the trade history and returns, including IB commissions.

Stock Investment: $9,260.00
Income Generated: $49.00
Net Profit: $89.00
Percent Return: 0.96%
Annualized Return: 38.98%
Duration of Trade: 9 days

Trade History:

03-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TIP @ 92.60 -
03-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 93.00 Call @ 0.49 - Exercised
12-Nov-08 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Nov08 93.00 Call @ 93.00 -

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

TIP - New Position

A new dividend position was established today on TIP. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

05-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TIP @ 95.09
05-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec08 96.00 Call @ 0.79
05-Dec-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.80

Summary without the dividend if called early on Ex-Dividend date:

Stock Investment: $9,509.00
Income Generated: $79.00
Percent Income Generated: 0.83%
Annualized Income Generated: 10.83%
Net Profit If Called: $170.00
Percent Return If Called: 1.79%
Annualized Return If Called: 23.30%
Days Held to Ex-Dividend Date: 28 days

Summary with the dividend if called at option expiration:

Stock Investment: $9,509.00
Income Generated: $159.00
Percent Income Generated: 1.67%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.87%
Net Profit If Called: $250.00
Percent Return If Called: 2.63%
Annualized Return If Called: 21.81%
Days Held to Expiration: 44 days

Dividend Information:

Ex-Dividend Date: 12/03/08 approx.
Dividend Pay Date: 12/05/08 approx.
Dividend Rate: $9.60 approx.
Dividend Yield on Cost: 10.06% approx.

EMR - New Position

A new dividend position was established today on EMR. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

05-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 EMR @ 35.69
05-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 35.00 Call @ 1.90
18-Nov-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.33


Summary without the dividend if called early on Ex-Dividend date:

Stock Investment: $3,569.00
Income Generated: $190.00
Percent Income Generated: 5.32%
Annualized Income Generated: 215.90%
Net Profit If Called: $121.00
Percent Return If Called: 3.39%
Annualized Return If Called: 137.50%
Days Held to Ex-Dividend Date: 9 days

Summary with the dividend if called at option expiration:

Stock Investment: $3,569.00
Income Generated: $223.00
Percent Income Generated: 6.25%
Annualized Income Generated: 142.54%
Net Profit If Called: $154.00
Percent Return If Called: 4.31%
Annualized Return If Called: 98.43%
Days Held to Expiration: 16 days

Dividend Information:

Ex-Dividend Date: 11/14/08 approx.
Dividend Pay Date: 11/18.08 approx.
Dividend Rate: $1.32
Dividend Yield on Cost: 3.70%

Monday, November 3, 2008

TIP - New Position

A new position was established today on TIP. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

03-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TIP @ 92.60
03-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 93.00 Call @ 0.49

Stock Investment: $9,260.00
Income Generated: $49.00
Percent Income Generated: 0.53%
Annualized Income Generated: 10.73%
Net Profit If Called: $89.00
Percent Return If Called: 0.96%
Annualized Return If Called: 19.49%
Days Held to Expiration: 18 days

PG - New Position

A new position was established today on PG. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

03-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 PG @ 64.66
03-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 62.50 Call @ 3.59

Stock Investment: $6,466.00
Income Generated: $359.00
Percent Income Generated: 5.55%
Annualized Income Generated: 112.58%
Net Profit If Called: $143.00
Percent Return If Called: 2.21%
Annualized Return If Called: 44.85%
Days Held to Expiration: 18 days

JNJ - New Position

A new position was established today on JNJ. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

03-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 JNJ @ 61.46
03-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 60.00 Call @ 2.95

Stock Investment: $6,146.00
Income Generated: $295.00
Percent Income Generated: 4.80%
Annualized Income Generated: 97.33%
Net Profit If Called: $149.00
Percent Return If Called: 2.42%
Annualized Return If Called: 49.16%
Days Held to Expiration: 18 days

CL - New Position

A new position was established today on CL. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

03-Nov-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 CL @ 63.98
03-Nov-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Nov08 60.00 Call @ 5.19

Stock Investment: $6,398.00
Income Generated: $519.00
Percent Income Generated: 8.11%
Annualized Income Generated: 164.49%
Net Profit If Called: $121.00
Percent Return If Called: 1.89%
Annualized Return If Called: 38.35%
Days Held to Expiration: 18 days

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Portfolio Changes

Over the course of the past few months, all of the positions in my buy & hold portfolio hit their respective stop losses. Some were closed at a profit and some at a loss, but overall, a net profit was realized. With the buy & hold portfolio now 100% in cash, I decided to close out this portfolio and redirect the funds into my covered call portfolio and my closed-end fund portfolio.

My buy & hold portfolio and covered call portfolio both shared the same account at Interactive Brokers. By closing the buy & hold portfolio it will be easier to track my covered call portfolio, since it will now be in an account of its own.

A portion of the funds will also be redirected to my closed-end fund portfolio at Scottrade. Most of these funds are down about 40% and trading at double digit discounts to NAV with double digit dividend yields, so this is a great buying opportunity.

This change will leave me with 4 retirement portfolios:

1. An employer 401K portfolio.

US Stocks: 30%
Foreign Stocks: 30%
High-Grade Bonds: 15%
High-Yield Bonds: 10%
Inflation-Protected Treasuries: 10%
Real Estate: 5%

2. Vanguard index fund portfolio.

US Stocks: 30%
Foreign Stocks: 30%
High-Grade Bonds: 10%
High-Yield Bonds: 10%
Precious Metals: 10%
Inflation-Protected Treasuries: 5%
Real Estate: 5%

3. Scottrade closed-end fund portfolio.

Equities: 85%
Fixed Income: 15%

4. Interactive Brokers covered call portfolio.

Cash: 10%
Equities: 80%
Fixed Income: 10%

With new funds now available in my covered call portfolio I'll be able to establish additional equity and fixed income positions for Nov expiration. These trades will be posted when the positions are established, probably sometime this week.